Tonia M. Cunningham
1434 Stone Drive Roxboro
Summary
Dedicated nurse manager with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes through effective care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration, while mentoring junior nursing staff to develop their career path.
Overview
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Care Manager
Amedisys Home Health Care
1005 Slater Rd Suite 105 Durham
03.2026 - Current
- Performed initial assessments on newly referred patients to determine eligibility for case management services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging for home health services and post-hospital follow up appointments.
- Conducted regular home visits to evaluate patient environments and support systems.
- Collaborated with community resources to enhance patient support services and access.
- Documented patient interactions and updates in electronic health records accurately.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in care management practices and patient advocacy techniques.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, hospitals, insurance companies, employers, providing accurate information about case management programs offered by the organization.
RN Care Manager
Pruitt Health at Home Wake
3824 Barrett Dr Suite 102 Raleigh
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans for in home care.
- Coordinated with doctors to develop post-treatment home care plans, aiming to reduce readmission rates.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Advocated for patients and facilitated comprehensive care by integrating team nursing principles.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Served as a liaison between clients' families and community agencies providing services to them.
Clinical Coordinator RN
UNC Cardiology Roxboro
718 Ridge Rd. Roxboro
10.2015 - 08.2025
- Reviewed laboratory results, medications, medical histories, and any other relevant information prior to office visits with providers to ensure high-quality, continual care.
- Monitored infection control measures throughout facility, achieving compliance goals to minimize infection risk.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations according to protocol, using ACLS certification to deliver emergency care as instructed by medical providers.
- Developed educational materials for patients to enhance understanding of their conditions and treatments.
- Administered medications and various vaccines and performed in-office labs and tests.
- Administered peripheral IV starts, blood draws for lab tests, removal of IV lines, and assessments for proper IV placements.
- Provided training, guidance, and mentorship to new staff on the team.
- Assisted in training new staff on IV placement, monitoring skin integrity, and troubleshooting access sites.
Hemo Dialysis Charge Nurse /Home Therapy Coordinator
Davita Dialysis
1307 Freeway Dr. Reidsville
08.2011 - 10.2015
- Supervised nursing staff in providing high-quality patient care during dialysis treatments.
- Precept new nurses on the technical aspects of dialysis treatments.
- Ensured patient information was recorded systematically to EMR support continuity of care. in medical software to update patient files.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on dialysis procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding patient care decisions including determining when a patient should be referred for further evaluation or hospitalization.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessing and monitoring vital signs, initiating and managing dialysis treatments, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient condition.
Hemo Dialysis Charge Nurse /Home Therapy Coordinator
Fresenius Medical Care
1507 West Pettigrew St. Durham
08.2004 - 07.2011
- Supervised and educated new nursing staff in providing high-quality patient care during home care and in center dialysis treatments.
- Assessed patient's physical condition prior to each dialysis session while in center hemo dialysis and in home care peritoneal dialysis.
- Completed continuing education programs to enhance knowledge of best practices in renal care, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessing and monitoring vital signs, initiating and managing dialysis treatments, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient condition.
- Provided education to patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care management, empowering them to actively participate in care.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding patient care decisions including determining when a patient should be referred for further evaluation or hospitalization.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse Supervisor Charge Nurse
Person Memorial Hospital
615 Ridge Rd. Roxboro
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medication regimens, and lifestyle modifications to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions related to patient care needs.
- Provided direct patient care according to established standards and procedures.
- Evaluated laboratory results and diagnostic studies to determine necessary courses of action or plan of care adjustments.
- Served as a preceptor to new staff nurses in the medical-surgical unit.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Rn Supervisor Long Term Care
Roxboro Nursing Center
901 Ridge Rd. Roxboro
01.1996 - 07.2001
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care at Roxboro Nursing Center.
- Onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, their families, and staff members.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
New Grad RN Staff Nurse
Durham Regional Hospital
3643 N Roxboro St. Durham
06.1991 - 05.1993
- Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
- Administered medications safely within scope of practice according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Utilized evidence-based practice standards when making clinical decisions regarding patient assessment and care planning activities.
Education
Bachelor of Theology Degree - Theology
Jacksonville Theology Seminar
Jacksonville, FL05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC06-1991
Skills
- Clinical education and training
- Team leadership
- Mentorship and guidance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Physical assessment
- Digital learning technologies
- EHR Docementation
- Case management strategies
- Healthcare compliance expertise
- Staff training and supervision
- Case management
- Critical thinking
- Healthcare technology
- Student precepting
- Geriatric nursing
Certification
- License Registered Nurse in State of North Carolina, 10/31/26
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support, 12/31/26
- License Ordained Minister Sunnyside Missionary Baptist Association, Jan 2018
Timeline
RN Care Manager
Amedisys Home Health Care
03.2026 - Current
RN Care Manager
Pruitt Health at Home Wake
09.2025 - 02.2026
Clinical Coordinator RN
UNC Cardiology Roxboro
10.2015 - 08.2025
Hemo Dialysis Charge Nurse /Home Therapy Coordinator
Davita Dialysis
08.2011 - 10.2015
Hemo Dialysis Charge Nurse /Home Therapy Coordinator
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2004 - 07.2011
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse Supervisor Charge Nurse
Person Memorial Hospital
08.2001 - 08.2004
Rn Supervisor Long Term Care
Roxboro Nursing Center
01.1996 - 07.2001
New Grad RN Staff Nurse
Durham Regional Hospital
06.1991 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Theology Degree - Theology
Jacksonville Theology Seminar
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Piedmont Community College